Welcome to our mental health blog!
Never stop learning with our blog bites. Here, we'll share strategies and insights into counselling, psychotherapy, psychology and common concerns. From relaxation strategies and self-improvement tools to managing anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns, as well as introductions to different therapeutic approaches, we’ve got it all covered!
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Can Positive Affirmations Truly Boost Mental Well-being?
The fast-paced rhythm of modern-day society can often take a toll on our mental well-being, causing us to feel drained or overwhelmed. These effects are often heightened when we lack sufficient time to de-stress. To combat this challenge, one easy but powerful trick is to regularly throw in some positive affirmations into our routine. Although it might sound simple, positive affirmations can impact the way we navigate the challenges and joys of our everyday experiences.
Gaining Control over Alcohol
Is alcohol a huge part of your life? Who is in control, you or alcohol? Learn how to gain control over your alcohol use.
Love is Not a Feeling!
Is our relationship doom if the “love feeling” is gone? Find out what is love and whether it’s possible to rekindle the passion with the support of a Psychologist, Counsellor, or Psychotherapist of The Counselling Place.
Understanding Psychological Assessment
Learn what is psychological assessment and why we test our children. Find out what is the typical process during a psychological assessment and what would a psychologist be able to tell about your child after doing a psychological assessment.
The Effect Of Successful Time Management In Reducing Stress
The importance of effective time management cannot be overstated, especially in today’s fast-paced society, where the ever-increasing number of responsibilities can put us in a constant state of stress. This stress mainly develops whenever we perceive that we are losing control over the many events that make up our lives.
Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
Are you someone who tends to worry about everything? Do you want to learn how to focus on living your live to the fullest? How can you achieve that with the support of a Psychologist, Counsellor, or Psychotherapist?
Love Languages
Are you often frustrated in your attempts to get your love messages across to your partner? Or conversely, are you having difficulties relating to your partner’s expression of love? If so, it may be that both of you are speaking different love languages. Learn how to speak the right love languages with a Psychologist, Counsellor, or Psychotherapist of The Counselling Place.
Preschool Ready?
Many parents would like to get a head start for their kids by enrolling in pre-school. However, apart from their ambiguity about having their kids leave their side, they also have some questions and concerns. Read about some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and find out how a Psychologist, Counsellor, or Psychotherapist can help you and your kid prepare to start in preschool.
Dealing with Holiday Stress
It’s that time of the year again! There are several simple things you can do to make the holiday season more relaxing, meaningful, and stress-free for you and your family. Here are some tips for coping with holiday stresses.
More than just Parents
The arrival of a child or children marked a new stage in a couple’s journey. Embarking in Parenthood is definitely a huge transition – priorities shift, roles are redefined, and the balance between freedom and responsibility undergoes a massive overhaul. Why are some couples able to find their way back to each other while others can’t?
From Survivor to Victor
Have you experienced sexual assault or abuse? Learn how you can overcome the trauma of sexual abuse with the support of a Psychologist, Counsellor, or Psychotherapist so that you can emerge from being a survivor or victim to a victor.
To Have or Not to Have Children? Dealbreaker for Couples?
For many couple, having children is the next logical/natural step after getting married. It represents the start of the “family”. However what do we do if our partner does not want children when we do (or vice versa)?
Effective Co-Parenting After Divorce
For those who have divorced, parenting will have its challenges. However, it may be even more difficult to co-parenting your child with other adults involved in the child’s life. Effective co-parenting is required to help your child develop to be holistically-healthy, balanced, socially productive, and reasonably content.
Expats Divorce
Divorce is always stressful. In this article, we look at what are some of the unique stresses and challenges that expats face when they are going through a divorce and how a Counsellor, Psychologist, or Psychotherapist can help.
Closing Generation Gaps & How Family Therapy Can Help
Are you the sandwich generation that is stuck in between your parents and your children? Find out how to close the generation gaps with the help of a psychologist, counsellor, or psychotherapist in order to enjoy the family life that you’ve always imagined.
The 7 Types of Love
Many of us are focused on pursuing love, but are we aware of the different types of low and how to identify actual love?
Let’s Talk About Sex
Are you having a satisfactory sex life in your relationship? How important is sex for your relationship? When do we need to seek help from a relationship or sex therapist?
Panic Attack
Have you experienced the panic attack feelings where you felt as if you might be dying of an heart attack? Learn about panic attack, why it occurs and what to do during a panic attack. Find out how counselling or psychotherapy can be useful for managing panic attack.
Husband Cheating with Helper
Patricia* come home early one day and was shocked to find that her husband, Larry*, cheating on her with their helper. She feels betrayed, angry, and confused. She fired the helper and the couple began couple / marriage therapy with a counsellor. Find out how this couple overcome this challenge in their marriage with counselling and what you can expect when you are working with a counsellor, psychologist, or psychotherapist.
*Not their real name
Staying Grounded - Time for Professionals to Step in with Your Child?
As we become successful in life, one struggle we have as parents is how to help our children to be grounded when they have so much. As parents, we want to give the best to our kids. It is not wrong. But, while we don’t want them to suffer, we also don’t want them to be spoiled brats or grow up feeling entitled. When should we intervene ourselves? When is it time for a Psychologist or Counsellor to step in?